Відповіді до зошита Activity book: Стр.140 (2)

2. a) Read the article on pages 162–163 in your SB and choose a, b or c.

1. The White House’s a) cornerstone was laid in 1792.

2. The White House got its official name in b) 1901.

3. The c) whole tower is often called Big Ben now.

4. It b) almost never stops working.

5. They used an a) ship to transport the Statue of Liberty to the USA.

6. It is a symbol of a) NYC today.

7. The Tower of London used to be a prison until the c) 19th century.

8. The Crown Jewels of b) England are kept there now.

b) Read again and write short answers to the questions below.

1. Why is the White House called so? — Because it was painted white.

2. Who chose its site? — President Washington.

3. What is Big Ben? — It is the large bell in the clock tower.

4. How often does it ring? — It rings every hour.

5. How many crates were used to pack the Statue of Liberty? — 214 crates.

6. Where exactly is it located? — On Liberty Island in New York Harbour.

7. Which bank of the river does the Tower of London stand on? — The north bank of the Thames.

8. When was its original structure built? — Around 1078.